Category: Hacks

How to Make a Gold Filigree Fondant Frame Without Molds

So you’ve been asked to make a cake. Heck yes, you’re thinkin’, that is in fact what I love to do. 😉 But then it comes down to making it and you've realized the mold you thought you had (you know the one you THOUGHT you bought?) isn't actually in your possession. Or maybe you […]

How to Fix Dry and Cracking Wafer Paper

Scenario: You're pumped! You're getting ready to make your first wafer paper flower, you reach into that bag, pull that paper out, and "CRACK!" Your heart sinks to your stomach, you get all dizzy, curl up in the fetal position, cry......what, just me? 😉 hehe So WHY is my wafer paper cracking?! How do I […]

Make Perfect Sharp Edges on Cakes

Icing cakes can be the most challenging part of cake decorating...can I get an amen? At least it was for me when I first started... my cakes were... well, kinda ugly. It took me time and patience and practice AND a little DIY tool.... the "Sewing Gauge Tool". Where did it come from? Pure and utter […]

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